Compared to fibers that carry signals about temperature and touch, pain fibers associated with dull or throbbing pain are
A)thinner and faster.
B)thicker and faster.
C)thinner and slower.
D)thicker and slower.
E)small and reach the brain faster.

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Pain fibers associated with dull or throbbing pain are generally thinner and slower compared to fibers that carry signals about temperature and touch. This is because these pain fibers, known as C fibers, are unmyelinated, which slows down signal transmission.

Compared to Fibers That Carry Signals About Temperature and Touch